Man arrested for raping minor girl in Mumbai's Vanrai

A man on Tuesday was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly raping a minor girl in Mumbai's Vanrai area, said police.

According to the information received from Mumbai Police, parents came to know when the victim girl complained of a stomachache. After checking with the doctor, it was revealed that the girl was pregnant.

The accused has been sent to three-day police custody by a Mumbai court.

Consequently, the girl was questioned by the parents when she told them about the rape, as per the police.

A case was registered under the Indian Penal Code and POCSO Act at the nearest police station.

The accused was arrested and was presented in court earlier today.

( With inputs from ANI )

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